The Tattoo Teen Newspaper is a teen-written newspaper based in Connecticut. The paper was founded in 1994. The Tattoo aims to provide a fresh voice for the new generation, with the help of two Connecticut writers, Jackie Majerus and Steve Collins. The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding says, "The Tattoo has grown into a widely respected online teen newspaper with writers from around the world. The site is filled with articles on every topic of interest to teenagers. A great window into the adolescent world and worldview." linkThe Hartford Courant declared that "if you want to see into the minds of today's bright and funny young thinkers, spend some time with this Bristol-based publication. You can get a teen's -eye view of world politics, teen pregnancy, teen suicide, local events and sex."link Samantha Perez, a leading writer for The Tattoo, has received major awards for her Hurricane Katrina journals in 2005 and 2006 link.
